Bernard John Cahill

Bernie Cahill, 78, of Ocean Springs, passed away on January 10, 2007 at his home. Mr. Cahill had been a resident of the coastal community for 20 years. He was a member of Crossroads Nazarene Church, the Rotary Club, Police Justice of Hammondsport, NY for 6 years, president of Kennilworth Manufacturing Association of New Jersey, president of several shortline railroads, a Free Mason and golfer. Mr. Cahill was preceded in death by his sisters, Helena Dixon and Rita Briglin and his parents, John and Margaret Cahill. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Ruth Cahill; his daughter, Jacqueline (Raymond) Spencer of Hammondsport, NY; his son, William (Jean) Cahill of Ocean Springs and grandchildren, Angela and Robert Spencer of Ithaca, NY. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., with a 2:00 p.m. memorial service on Saturday, January 13, 2007 at the Crossroads Nazarene Church. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Crossroads Nazarene Church, 6150 Firestone St., Gautier, MS, 39553. The Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements.